Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Divya Kala Mela 2023 – a fair showcasing unique products made by 200 Divyangjans across India- is starting today in Mumbai
Union Minister Social Justice & Empowerment and MoS for Social Justice and Empowerment will inaugurate Divya Kala Mela-2023
Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities  under the Union Social Justice & Empowerment Ministry to promote Divya Kala Melas for divyang entrepreneurs throughout the country
: Mumbai, February 16, 2023
Divya Kala Mela 2023 - a unique event showcasing the products and craftsmanship of Divyang entrepreneurs/artisans from across the country, is starting in Mumbai from today. This 10-day fair is being organized at MMRDA Ground-1, Bandra Kurla Complex from February 16-25, 2023 by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities .
Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar and Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Ramdas Athawale will inaugurate Divya Kala Mela-2023 in Mumbai today.
Around 200 Divyang artisans/artists and entrepreneurs from about 24 states/UTs will be showcasing their products and skills in the fair. The event would present an enthralling experience to the visitors as vibrant products from various parts of the country including Jammu and Kashmir, North Eastern states, handicrafts, handlooms, embroidery works and packaged food etc. will be seen together. It will be an opportunity for all to go vocal for local and buy/see products made by Divyang craftsmen with their extra determination. The broad range of products would include items of home décor & lifestyle, clothing, stationery and eco-friendly products, packaged food and organic products, toys & gifts, personal accessories like jewellery, clutch bags etc.
Divya Kala Mela will remain open for all public from 11 A.M. to 9 P.M. on all the ten days. This apart, a series of cultural activities, including performances by Divyang artists and well-known professionals, are also going to take place in the fair grounds every-day. Visitors can also enjoy their favorite foods from various regions of the country at the event.
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, operates various schemes for the empowerment of persons with disabilities in the country. NHFDC provides financial assistance in the form of loans for the economic empowerment of Divyangjan. To provide marketing support to Divyangjan, they are provided free stalls in fairs and exhibitions organized across the country. These fairs have an important contribution in branding, product development and providing market benefits to the products of Divyangjan. A large number of people attend these famous fairs, due to which it becomes easy to take the skills of the Divyangjan to the public. For the last few years, the Divyangjan Empowerment Department is organizing exclusive fairs for Divyangjan through NHFDC at its level. These fairs have been named as Divya Kala Mela.
In December 2022, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities organized the Divya Kala Mela at the historic Kartavya Path in New Delhi, in which lakhs of visitors appreciated the art, crafts and products of Divyangjan. The Department has plans to promote the concept of such a unique fair dedicated to Divyangjan brothers and sisters, and as such Divya Kala Mela would be organized every year and will not be limited to big cities like Delhi and Mumbai, but be held across the country in future. After Mumbai, another Divya Kala Mela will held be held at Bhopal in the month of March, 2023.